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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate

Question 1 • PARTA - EVP: PGCPS ENGLISH 12 OC (FALL2026) 791113

Which element is most important when you evaluate syntax in a speech?

Answer
A
how the speaker appeals to emotions
B
how word meaning affects the audience
C
how loudly or quietly the speaker talks
D
how the sentence length supports the purpose

Explanation

Syntax is the way words and phrases are arranged into sentences. When evaluating syntax in a speech, consider how the length and structure of sentences support the speaker’s purpose—for example, short sentences may add emphasis, while longer ones can develop an idea. The correct choice is how sentence length supports the purpose.

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